ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
I am aware that during any photo workshop I am voluntarily participating in under the arrangements of Jerry Dodrill Photography, a California based company, and its agents, contractors, and associates, certain risks and dangers exist while traveling in and to the United States, its State and National Parks, wilderness areas and beaches, and private properties that include the possibility of property damage, bodily injury and death. There is a possibility of accident or illness occurring without access to immediate or timely medical treatment or facilities. There is a risk of communicable disease, food-related illnesses, the potential for personal injury and property damage or delay by forces of nature, wildlife, weather, government restrictions or regulation changes, thefts, accidents during travel while on foot or by aircraft, train, automobile, van, bus, boat or other conveyance. I understand that such risks cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of this trip or tour. In consideration of, and as part payment for the right to participate in such trips, tours and/or other activities and services arranged for me by Jerry Dodrill Photography, its agents or contractors and associates, I have and do hereby assume all risks, and hereby release Jerry Dodrill Photography, its agents, contractors, and associates, and will hold them harmless from any and all liability, actions, causes of actions, debts, claims, and demands of every kind and nature, howsoever caused, excluding resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Jerry Dodrill Photography, which I now have or which may arise of or in connection with any of my trips or tours and participation in any activities arranged for me by Jerry Dodrill Photography, its agents, contractors, and associates.
Should Jerry Dodrill Photography, or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify them and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. In the event a lawsuit is filed, I agree to do so solely in the State of California, and further agree that the substantive law of the State shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict-of-law rules of that jurisdiction. The terms hereof shall serve as a release and assumption of all risk for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and for all members of my family.
Certain transportation services, guide services, accommodations, or other service providers used by Jerry Dodrill Photography in the course of our workshops may require that our clients agree to standard operating terms which limit their liability. When such services are used, I am bound by that service provider’s standard terms and conditions with respect to my legal relationship to the owners and operators of the service, their agents (Jerry Dodrill Photography) and the service provider’s staff.
I have read and agree to the terms and provisions on the Jerry Dodrill Photography Registrant Information form, as stated in the information packet pertaining to my trip, especially noting the policy on cancellations, refunds, and limitations on responsibility.
If any part, article, paragraph, sentence or clause of this Agreement is not enforceable, the affected provision shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the law, and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
I have submitted all necessary health/medical information outlined on page 1 of this document. I have thoroughly read the description of the workshop for which I am registering and still wish to participate under the guidelines put forth in this form. I believe I have the level of fitness and health necessary to participate in this workshop. I understand that the activities and locations listed in the workshop description are subject to change and by no means represent a complete or comprehensive list of all locations and activities this workshop may encompass. By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this workshop, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against Jerry Dodrill Photography, its agents, contractors, and associates, on the basis of any and all claims from which I have released them. I am signing this document voluntarily. I have had sufficient time to read this entire document, I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.